Question

The number of students in a chess club decreased from 24 to 14. What is the percent decrease? Round

your answer to the nearest percent.

Answer 1

The original amount: 24

Final amount: 14

Percent of change = amount of change/original amount

Amount of change = greater value-less value = 24-14 = 10

Percent of change = 10/24 = 0.42 = 0.42%

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